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Secular Humanism on Wikipedia

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Secular Humanism, alternatively known as Humanism, is a secular philosophy that espouses human reason, ethics, and justice, and the search for human fulfillment. It specifically rejects religious dogma, supernaturalism, pseudoscience ...

How I came to be a Humanist

I went to a Church of England school where we were taken to church every Friday and received daily religious education. I didn't realize we were supposed to believe it! I thought it was just parables like Aesop's fables. So no big realization or anything. I've just never believed in gods.

My Dad is an atheist though he didn't discuss his views until I was old enough to have formed by own opinion. My Mum is what I call a 'default Christian'. She'll tick the box on the census form and likes the nice bits. But she doesn't have much idea what's in the bible.

As I got older I realized that some people actually believed in God. I remember quite clearly the time when I actively rejected the idea of religion (rather than just never having believed). I was in a religious education lesson at middle school and we covered world religions. Well that settled it, if they didn't all even believe the same thing, how could I possibly accept a religion as true?

As a teenager I had a friend whose father was a Humanist. Ah, so that was what I was called. I've identified as a Humanist ever since.

The Good Book: A Humanist Bible

Are you a humanist?

Are you a Humanist?

Do you think you might be a Humanist? Most people who identify as Humanists have thought deeply about philosophy, ethics and science. Humanism tends to be a considered position. Philosopher A C Grayling's The Good Book: A Humanist Bible brings together a lots of Humanist thought and demonstrates that life is full of meaning without need for the supernatural.

There are humanist associations in many countries where views can be shared and where you can participate in campaigns to improve awareness of Humanism and help to progress society inline with Humanist values.

Comments about Secular Humanism

I'm glad I found your article. Very nicely done. I have always considered myself an athiest or secular humanist...I'm not sure there's much difference. I do believe in the supernatural, due to my own experiences, but not in gods or divine beings who can control all that exists. I always have difficulty understanding why people believe something written by men and not questioning it. I would never disparage one's beliefs, but it is just mind-boggling to me. Anyway, I enjoyed your article and look forward to reading more on the subject. I hope you're having a fantastic weekend! =0)